ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2017 11:26 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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18 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+(back) 20MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3250 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)16% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)34% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
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Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	China
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	8/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	17 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)